Introducing japanese popular culture

In terms of support for economic growth, Japan and Vietnam have given high priority to the Ho Chi Minh City urban railway line 1, the Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien route. So far, all the trains have been transported to Vietnam, and the construction work is being accelerated so that the line can be put into service very soon. Shimizu Akira, Chief representative in Vietnam Japan International Cooperation Agency JICA is also cooperating with the Vietnamese government to realise the carbon-neutral energy supply, namely an onshore wind power project in Quang Tri province, which started operations in late 2021. We are also working on a solar power plant which will contribute to the energy transition to greener energy in Vietnam. Human resource (HR) development is recognised as the foundation for growth, as Vietnam Japan University has 260 graduates and over 130 new students enrolled. Furthermore, over 40 Vietnamese cadres, civil servants, and government employees are currently … [Read more...] about Rich Japanese cooperative culture set to continue

Vietnamese coffee is the newest hit in urban areas across the Philippines, thanks to the young Filipinos who have brought the tasty Vietnamese specialty back to their homeland after working abroad. “Vietnamese coffee has been around in the Philippines for some time, but it is just now gaining popularity,” Jen Sta. Ana told Tuoi Tre News . “Vietnamese coffee is known in the Philippines for its strong and bold flavor, plus preparing and serving Vietnamese coffee are very esthetic.” Aside from her job as a registered nurse, Ana, originally from Pasig City, shares her favorite restaurants, travel tips, and beauty secrets to over 11,000 followers on her Facebook page Sand Under My Feet . A commitment to “authentic Vietnamese coffee” In October, Ana posted about Drip Kofi, a Philippine coffee brand which serves authentic Vietnamese coffee at its 18 branches across Luzon and Manila. “A few weeks ago, I had lunch with two of my friends and after, we stumbled upon this … [Read more...] about The brewing popularity of Vietnamese coffee in the Philippines

Promoting the advanced culture deeply imbued with national identity lays foundation for Vietnam to build cultural industry into a pillar of the economy. (Photo: VietnamPlus) Hanoi (VNA) - Cultural industries need to be clearly protected and defined, and their significant roles in the national development promoted internationally, so revenues can become one of the pillars of economic growth, according to insiders. At a National Cultural Conference held in November last year in Hanoi, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong underlined the need to continue building, preserving and developing an advanced culture deeply imbued with national identity, making it a spiritual foundation and a motivation to light people’s path ahead. Painter Ta Huy Long introduces his art work at the Saturday Workshop. (Photo: VNA) According to Khanh, the Saturday Workshop was created in the hopes of becoming a space that nurtures art talents to build a strong creative industry … [Read more...] about Culture industries critical for national development face hurdles

Chung Rut Pagoda features some of the most elaborate cultural characteristics among the Khmer pagodas in Tay Ninh province. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Touching upon the Khmer culture in the southwestern province of Tay Ninh, one would be remiss not to mention the most popular tourist attraction of the region – pagodas. For the Khmer people, pagodas hold a very important position in their spiritual life, serving as a venue for community cultural activities and a place to maintain their cultural identity. Tay Ninh is home to six beautiful Khmer pagodas in Tan Bien, Tan Chau, and Chau Thanh districts, and Tay Ninh city. All were built in the Khmer Buddhist cultural architecture. The main hall of Botum Kiri Rangsay Pagoda in Thanh Tan is the largest and most splendid, while Chung Rut Pagoda in Hoa Hiep commune, Tan Bien district, is the concentration of the most cultural factors. The full name of Chung Rut Pagoda is Risathia Ratanaut Dom Chung Rut Risathia Ratanaut. Dom … [Read more...] about Chung Rut Pagoda, a wonder of Khmer cultural characteristics

A mass performance of Xoe Thai dance in Yen Bai province (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Xoe dance is a unique art form in the cultural and religious life of the Thai ethnic group in Nghia Lo town of Yen Bai province in particular and the northwestern region in general. With the art of Xoe dance recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Thai ethnic minorities and people of other ethnic groups in Yen Bai province are determined to make every effort to preserve and further promote the art in the contemporary life. Special cultural feature of Thai ethnic minorities in northwestern region From ancient times, the Thai people in Muong Lo have had folk songs as follows: “Without Xoe, crops cannot grow well/ Without Xoe, harvest will fail/ Without Xoe, flowers will become withered/ Without Xoe, boys and girls cannot fall into love with each other.” The art of Xoe dance symbolises the beauty, containing the artistic values of dance, music, singing, costumes, … [Read more...] about Art of Xoe Thai dance contributes to humanity’s cultural diversity

Visitors to the January 14 event, including Vietnamese and French, were impressed with a show of the “ao dai” (a traditional costume of Vietnam), performances of the country’s martial art Vovinam, and traditional dishes, among others. The program also aimed to mark the 50th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties and 10 years since the establishment of the strategic partnership. Éric Pliez, Mayor of the 20th arrondissement of Paris, said he was delighted to attend the Tet celebration and witness the development of the APCV, one of the 3,000 associations operating in the arrondissement. Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang highly valued the APCV’s organization of the program, especially when Vietnam and France are marking 50 years of their diplomatic relations and 10 years of the strategic partnership in 2023. He said what the association has done to popularize and preserve the Vietnamese culture are highly encouraging, and that contribution by each people … [Read more...] about Tet celebration introduces Vietnamese culture in Paris

The tray symbolizes the wholeheartedness and gratitude of the present generation towards their ancestors and the Genie of the Land during Tet. Like other popular rituals, the preparation of a five fruit tray for Tet has become an established convention. During the few days just before Tet, the Vietnamese begin to buy the necessary fruits for this purpose. A five fruit tray is usually composed of a hand of green bananas, a ripe pomelo (or a Buddha's hand, a shaddock), oranges, persimmons, sapodilla plums, a bunch of kumquat, and in recent years, one can add mangoes and grapes from southern Vietnam, or apples and pears from China. Although it is called a five fruit tray, it does not necessarily contain exactly five kinds of fruit. Arranging fruits on the crimson, hourglass shaped wooden tray is really an art. One has to combine the colors and shapes of the different fruits in arranging them on the tray to make it look like a still life picture. To ensure balance on the tray, … [Read more...] about Tet fruit tray, indispensable part of Vietnamese culture

Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of underground defense tunnels built by locals and resistance forces from 1946 to 1968 in the district of the same name, have become a popular tourist attraction in Ho Chi Minh City. Constructed with rudimentary tools, the network was originally simply structured short paths used to hide resistance forces, documents and weapons, and support communication, each of which was built separately by a village in these communes. To meet the need for communication between villages, these paths were later linked, forming a complex interconnected network. By 1965, some 200 km of tunnels and 500 km of surrounding combat trenches were dug, which were turned into a system of crisscrossing tunnels with three floors. The top floor is about 3m deep; the middle floor, 6m deep; and the bottom floor, 8-12m deep with numerous trenches. Inside the tunnels are functional areas such as dining rooms, meeting rooms, first-aid rooms, film screening rooms, and kitchens where Hoang … [Read more...] about Cu Chi Tunnels popular tourist attraction in HCM City

PANO – Various cultural activities are being organised in localities in Hanoi in celebration of the 60 th anniversary of Hanoi Capital liberation day which falls on October 10 th . Various cultural activities are being organised in Hanoi. (Photo for illustration). Source: vtv.vn * Various films and documentaries about courageous Hanoians and historic days in Hanoi will be screened at a film week, held by the Department of Cinematography from October 8 th to 14 th nationwide. * A special artistic program, themed “October in Hanoi”, will take place on October 10 th at the August Revolution Square in Hanoi to mark the important day of Hanoi Capital. Accordingly, veteran artists, such as People’s Artists Quang Tho and Thu Hien, Meritorious Artists Duong Minh Duc and Quang Huy and popular singers, including Hong Nhung, Tung Duong and Dam Vinh Hung, will entertain the audience with songs about Hanoi. * On October 7 th , Hanoi’s Department of … [Read more...] about Cultural activities to mark Hanoi Capital liberation day

Bonsai rental services have become more popular this Tet Lunar New Year in HCM City. An apricot tree for sale Duong Minh Dung, owner of an apricot garden in Cu Chi District said that he has over 100 apricot trees, including several old ones valued at hundreds of million dong. "Our customers can buy or rent the trees for Tet decorations," Dung said. "We're having more rental bookings this year as customers said that they couldn't afford to buy the trees. They will only have to pay VND10 million for a tree which costs VND100 million." The farmer said that he prefers to rent the trees as he wants to keep those beautiful trees that he has spent lots of time and effort taking care of. On Mai Chi Tho Street in Thu Duc District some gardeners are also busy trimming the bonsai trees before renting them out to customers during Tet. Garden owner Quynh Hoa said that over 80 percent of the trees would be rented this year while only 20 percent left is for sale. … [Read more...] about Bonsai rental services more popular this Tet